Police say the two robberies occurred within 40 minutes of each other at two different banks.
Cherry Hill Police are investigating two armed robberies that occurred within 40 minutes of each other on Tuesday Oct. 2.
In both instances lone females leaving a bank were robbed by a male who approached on foot and stole cash while brandishing a knife. The suspect fled both scenes in a white four-door vehicle, possibly a Kia Optima.
The first incident occurred at approximately 1:38 p.m. as the victim walked away from the Bank of America located at 22 W. Route 70. The second incident occurred at approximately 2:20 p.m. as the victim walked from the TD Bank located at 357 N. Kings Highway.
In both robberies the suspect was loitering on foot in the area of the banks prior to confronting the victims. The suspect was wearing a black t-shirt and ball cap during the robbery at the Bank of America and a bright green shirt and no hat during the robbery at the TD Bank.
Anyone who can identify this subject or has further information is encouraged to contact the Cherry Hill Police Department Investigative Unit at (856) 488–7833 or Det. Rich Nelms at (856) 432–8827 or rnelms@cherryhillpolice.com. Information can also be provided anonymously at tips@cherryhillpolice.com or http://www.cherryhill-nj.com/forms.aspx?fid=84.
